Ensuring Accessibility and Inclusivity in Your Designs

Have you ever encountered a website or document that was so frustrating to navigate that you wanted to throw your device out the window? Microscopic fonts, jarring color contrasts, and confusing layouts are all too common in today’s digital world.

Inclusive design benefits everyone, not just helping those who have disabilities. Imagine struggling to read your phone on a sunny beach or experiencing eye strain after a long day in front of a screen. Accessible design principles make digital content usable for all, regardless of their temporary or permanent circumstances.

By following guidelines such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), we can create designs that are not only visually appealing but also functional and inclusive. The WCAG, developed by the W3C, provide a global standard for making web content accessible to people with disabilities. By understanding and implementing the WCAG principles, we...